A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7258766 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 61238845 epoch_slot_no: 154045 block_no: 7258589 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 88799 time: 2022-05-17 16:32:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95b1998c8af3e64536807172fd9808f2da49485deaaf14381c089f3fc5061aebBlock Operator
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